According to the news agency EFE report, Messi’s wife Antonella Rukozzo congratulated her husband on the first birthday. Messi’s wife Antonella wrote on Instagram: “Thank you for making me the happiest woman in the world. The family we have built is excellent.”

Antonella and Messi have been married for more than 10 years and they have three children. Gabriel Batista, who is counted among Messi’s club Barcelona as well as Argentina’s legendary players, also congratulated the birthday.

Argentina’s team is on the verge of being out of the World Cup due to a 3-0 defeated by Croatia in the last group match. His first group match against Iceland which was a 1-1 draw. Now to stay in the World Cup, Argentina will have to depend on their win and the defeat of Iceland. Argentina’s collision on June 26 is to be from Nigeria.